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Mr. Limpet
03-06-2012, 04:07 AM
Hi folks:
I'm a newbie to the reef tank hobby, and I am looking for someone I can hire to move an 80 gal. saltwater tank c/w livestock from Onoway to Sherwood Park. Any ideas?
FragIt Dan
03-06-2012, 04:15 AM
You can borrow some buckets from your LFS and move it on your own and spend the money you save on new corals! It is a bit scary but with a couple of friends you should be ok. Sorry, I know you were looking for a reference for hired help but I thought I might throw the idea out there :).
coreyskylar
03-06-2012, 04:15 AM
What did you have in mind?
eli@fijireefrock.com
03-06-2012, 04:16 AM
Try asking for help 1st and see the replies as I think you need to do most of the packing yourself.(free frags maybe beer and pizza and you get get yourself some good guys that will help.
Good luck.
coreyskylar
03-06-2012, 04:23 AM
(free frags maybe beer!!
LeanneP
03-06-2012, 04:30 AM
If you are going to move the tank, use new sand as I didn't and got a big cycle 5 weeks after moving it. The sand has all kinds of crap in it that releases if you mix it up.
Another newbie, Leanne
coreyskylar
03-06-2012, 04:43 AM
How big is your tank, what else do you need to move with it?
The Codfather
03-06-2012, 04:57 AM
I have a 90 gallon poly eth. Tub you can use if you want. Several people on here have used it several times for moving. Lmk, and you can borrow if need be, thanks,
Bob
tim the toolman
03-06-2012, 05:31 AM
I would be willing to lend a hand. When does this need to happen
Mike-fish
03-06-2012, 06:32 AM
I've moved all the way up to 300g stocked and 375 dry. With a 3 man crew I would have to check into man power and time frames but I could possibly assist in the move. Could you provide me with more info on the tank so I can further assist you in planing. New sand is likely not needed at all 4 moves no new sand all went to buckets for transit with no cycle ( one move lasted 36hrs ) with no losses what so ever.
Mr. Limpet
03-11-2012, 01:41 PM
Hey Folks:
Thanks so much for your good advice and kind offers! I found pros to do the move and all went very well. Mother nature even cooperated with great weather. Again - thanks!
And a special thank you to Mike who called me personally.
Now the real fun starts!